Gainesville FL

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville police officers are increasing their use of surveillance photos and videos during their investigations, and they’re utilizing the help of residents. GPD officers say when they post surveillance photos on social media, it’s common that someone recognizes the suspect. “A picture...

Jack Robert Carter, 74, was arrested yesterday for allegedly threatening a family member with a gun; he also allegedly fired a warning shot into the air outside his home. The post Gainesville man arrested for threatening family member with gun, firing ‘warning shot’ appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Members of the Buchholz High School band have a couple of prestigious invitations. The band is invited to play at Carnegie Hall in New York City in April. They are raising money to help with the cost of travel. The BHS wind symphony was also selected...

Kendall James Dacosta, 20, of Newberry, was arrested yesterday after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement on a motorcycle with no tag; a search incident to arrest reportedly produced a gun that had been stolen in Miami Gardens. The post Newberry man arrested for fleeing from police, possession of stolen firearm...

An Ocala man accused of murdering another man at a park in Gainesville will spend at least 25 years in prison after accepting a plea deal. Alachua County Court records show that 30-year-old Javon Stephon Barclay agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors on a second-degree murder charge in connection with the 2023...

Construction began in early October on a new multiuse trail along Northeast 31st Avenue that will offer Gainesville residents a safe and scenic space for transportation and recreation. The multiuse trail will run along the north side of Northeast 31st Avenue, connecting Northeast 15th Street to Northeast Waldo Road...

Amid Florida’s 3-5 start, Steve Spurrier discussed DJ Lagway’s struggles and supported flexibility at quarterback while recalling his 2000 two-QB system with Jesse Palmer and Rex Grossman.

On October 21, Denver Emmett Cooper III, 45, was sentenced to 18 months in prison following a no contest plea and conviction for burglary, drug possession and larceny. Facing up to 26 years in prison for the felony case, Cooper took a plea deal that was accepted by Judge David Kreider.

Following the successful referendum to return control of GRU to the Gainesville City Commission, the GRU Authority has filed an Emergency Motion for Constitutional Writ to prevent dissolution of the authority on November 6, and GRU CEO Ed Bielarski sent a message to GRU employees this morning, signaling that he does...

Carlos Holt, former City Auditor of Gainesville, writes that the City Commission "should NEVER be in charge of GRU again." The post Letter: Former City Auditor writes that the City Commission should NEVER be in charge of GRU again appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .